New Zealand versus the English – 2nd Men Cricket ODI Match
Real-time Match Coverage
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the major moments from the match.
Important Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and choose to bowl initially
Match Summary
The Kiwis claimed the toss and decided to field first. England began their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets put England on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by Latham off the bowler. Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the innings. The batsman played positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
At the end of the first ten overs, the English were at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained command throughout the initial phase of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams battle for victory in the second one-day international.
